Informal Learning: Measuring Success Outside the Classroom

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Informal learning in the workplace has benefits for both employer and employee. Because it is flexible and learner centric, employees can learn when and where they want. When employees are encouraged to learn, organizations will reap the benefits of a more skilled workforce. The talent development function plays an important role in creating and supporting informal learning. Informal Learning: Measuring Success Outside the Classroom draws on a sample of 297 talent development professionals to answer key questions around informal learning and highlight best practices. To add context to the findings and make these results more actionable, the report also provides examples and insights from other organizations and professionals.

Informal learning in the workplace has benefits for both employer and employee. Because it is flexible and learner centric, employees can learn when and where they want. When employees are encouraged to learn, organizations will reap the benefits of a more skilled workforce. The talent development function plays an important role in creating and supporting informal learning. Informal Learning: Measuring Success Outside the Classroom draws on a sample of 297 talent development professionals to answer key questions around informal learning and highlight best practices. To add context to the findings and make these results more actionable, the report also provides examples and insights from other organizations and professionals.